INTRODUCTION

In honor of Women’s History Month, the United States Post Office is going to honor a woman with her image on a postage stamp.  Who should they choose?  What qualifications and characteristics should be considered?  In this WebQuest, you are going to help make those decisions!!
 
 

THE TASK

Your group’s task will be to determine which of four possible famous women will be honored with their picture on a postage stamp.  You will learn about each of their careers, contributions to society, and personal characteristics.  After compiling individual research about your candidate you will debate your candidate’s qualifications for this honor.  Your group will then choose one candidate to support and you will each write a letter to the Postmaster explaining your choice, giving reasons and examples to support your decision.
 
 

THE PROCESS

1. You will be assigned to a group of four by your teacher.  In your group, you will decide who will research each person.

2. Individually, you will examine the sites related to the person you chose.  Use the graphic organizer your teacher will give you to record the information you find.
 

3. When everyone has completed his or her research, you will get together to determine who will be the next face on the postage stamp.  Each person should share the information they found that will give evidence that the person deserves this honor.

4. Based on the information shared by the group members, the group will decide which of the women to choose.
 
 

5. Next, you will make your case to the Postmaster.  Each individual will write a letter persuading him to put your choice on the stamp.  You must share evidence that clearly shows why you have chosen her.  Include information related to her career, contributions to society, personal characteristics, and other relevant information.

6. Finally, your group will outline your reasons for choosing this woman on a poster.  You will choose one person to share the information in front of the class.
 

EVALUATION

1. Completed graphic organizer…10 points
2. Your letter will be scored with the scoring guide your teacher gave you.
 

CONCLUSION

What characteristics are to be considered when selecting someone for an honor such as her face on a postage stamp?  Through your research you were able to draw conclusions to make those decisions.  In a class discussion, your group will defend the person you chose and the reasons associated with that decision.  After hearing the debate on each woman, the class will hold an election to decide who gets the postage stamp!